Periagoge
Scenario

When prestige becomes a burden instead of an asset

I lie about where I went to school because people either treat me differently when they find out or assume I did not earn it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Elite credentials can become sources of isolation rather than advantage when they trigger assumptions about worthiness and authenticity.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with First-generation identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.